Jon Gilliland Email & Phone Number

Bennington, Ne, Us

Snyder, Nebraska

Service dealer network comprised of 25-30 dealers and large fleet accounts with total product worth approximately $48M. Create bid specifications and calculate pricing. Conduct inspection meetings from pre-construction to final process.Manage multi-million dollar projects with timelines of 320 to 400 days; address production / engineering issues and communicate findings to dealer network and end users.Coordinate with engineering and shop floor to design custom components and build to specifications.Create, review, and correct specifications throughout build process.Determine pricing for changes and specialty items.Assist with hiring decisions and training of new personnel.Attend and manage trade shows: utilize CDL to transport apparatus to show, manage all logistics including setup and dismantling of booth, and answer potential customer questions.Lead team of 20 and assume sales manager duties when necessary; attend sales, production, and engineering meetings with department leaders and other senior management.Graduate of Smeal, a Spartan Motors Company, Leadership Development Program, 2018 – 2019(Coursework included: Building Relationships through Communication; Employee Engagement and Motivation; Delegation and Empowerment; Team Development; and Behavioral Interviewing.)

Performed similar duties as above. Serviced the Midwest and West Coast regions of the dealer network. Facilitated pre-construction and pre-paint meetings. Performed scheduling duties for sales portion of production schedule.

Managed parallel duties as above. Serviced the Northeastern region of the dealer network. Determined figure specs and costing for bidding process of apparatus. Collaborated with vendor network on new products and costs / discounts.

Blair, Nebraska, United States

Developed relationships with new and existing customers. Identified needs, matched vehicle to needs, and explained warranties and other services.Demonstrated vehicle features and accompanied customers on test drives.Prepared reports for sales management team.Collaborated with team members to reach and surpass sales targets.

Fremont, Nebraska, United States

Sold new and used cars and trucks.